Andrei Kazluski

Currently dancing with Kate Kapshandy, Orginally is from Belarus, Andrei specializes in Latin dances, and came in 2nd place in the amateur Latin division at US Nationals (Provo) in 2009.

Andrei Semenov

Born in Volgograd, Russia, Andrei began his dancesport training in 1979. Trained in ballet and Jazz as well, he brings a unique blend of talents to his dancing. His distinguished professional competitive career makes him a great choice for both the competitive and social dance student .

Andres Santiago

Mr. Santiago is a professional dancer and choreographer specializing in Salsa and Tango. His accomplished career in Modern, Ballrom, and Latin styles ensures a rewarding experience for his students.

Andrey & Yulia Klinchik

Andrew Phillips

Andrew was born and raised in Belrus the former U.S.S.R., and started dancing at a young age. He is trained in the Ballroom and Latin Dances. After coming to the United States 13 years ago, he competed extensivley in the International Latin division in Europe and all over the United States. He is now dedicating his time training his students and is very successful competing with his students on the Pro/Am circuit.

Anton Domansky

Former U.S. Ballroom Youth Champion
Former U.S.10 Dance Youth Champion
Finalist of many International competitions
3 x U.S. representative to the World Championships

Currently training with world class coaches in preparation for upcoming competitions.

Arunas Bizokas

Arunas is one of the top ballroom dancers in the world today. Among his impressive achievements, he was a former Blackpool Champion in the Amateur International Standard Champion, the US Standard Champion, and most recently the vice-Champion in Professional Standard at Blackpool in 2009 with Katusha Demidova.

Basil Issaev

Bill Davies

In a distinguished dance career spanning over 40 years, Bill Davies was a member of the first, as well as several other US teams which represented the country at Blackpool and other international Ballroom championship events. He has won and been a finalist in numerous overseas championships, a 2 time Unites States Champion, and also finalist in many Latin Championships. From 1966 to 1972 he was Vice Chairman and Chairman of the National Dance Council of America. He is currently the Eastern Vice President of the Professional Dancer's Federation, serving in this position since 1994. Mr. Davies holds Membership and Fellowship degrees with the Imperial Society of Teachers Dancing and is an examiner for the North American Dance Teachers Association. Currently, he is a coaching and judging amateur and professional couples throughout the world.

Dariusz Horvath-Krol

Dariusz has performed in many different cities in Hungary, Poland and Japan and with various N.Y.C. Hip-Hop groups. Orignally from Budapest, Hungary he came to N.Y.C. in 1991 with his family and speaks fluent English, Hungarian, Japanese and Polish.

Egor Abashkin

Partnering with Katya Kanevskaya, Egor was the US Amateur Standard Champion for several years until 2006. As an amateur, he and Katya represented the US at numerous international competions, reaching the finals at many of them. Currently Egor and Katya continue their success competing in the professional division, having reached the finals at the prestigious Blackpool competition in the Professional Rising Star Ballroom division, and reaching the finals at numerous nationals and international competitions.

Ermnio Stefano

Originally from Italy, Erminio has had much success on the dance floor since coming to the US in 2004.

Some of his impressive achievements to date: Erminio placed First in the UK Open Professional Rising Star Standard category, Runner Up in the Blackpool Professional Rising Star Standard category and First in Professional Standard at the Ohio Star Ball.

Eulia Baranovsky

Eulia was born in Minsk, Republic of Belarus and came to the United States in 1989. She began her training at the age of 5 with ice dancing followed by jazz and modern dance. Eulia has studied ballet for the past 20 years and added competitive ballroom dancing to her repertoire 11 years ago. After winning numerous dance competitions Eulia has retired form her competitive dance career and is currently a full-time professional ballroom coach and adjudicator. She continues to perform professional shows with her dance partner Steve Dougherty. Her goal and passion is to help others to develop and reach their highest potential in their dancing.

Fabio Selmi

One of the Italian's top Professional Standard couples, Fabio Selmi and Simona Fancello were former Blackpool Ballroom Finalists and finalists and winners in many international ballroom competitions. Now retired, Mr. Selmi is a world class coach in International Standard.

Frantsiska Yordanova

Originally from Bulgaria, Frantsiska currently dances in the Professional Standard division with partner Tomasz Papkala. They have achieved much success as a couple having recently taking first place in the 2009 Empire State Dancesport Championships in New York.

They have competed successfully on the international stage, and were finalists in 2009 in the Blackpool Professional Rising Star Ballroom Division.

Greg Smith

Residing in the UK, Greg has had a distinguished career as a ballroom dancer, reaching thefinals of many international events. He is now a world class coach, and current Chairman of the Ballroom Dancers Federation International.

Igor Litvinov

Specializing in International Standard, Igor and his partner Julia Ivleva have consistently ranked highly in the US for the past several years. They have been finalists in all major US competitions, and have had success in international competitions as well. Some notable achievements include:

2006 Ohio Star Ball Showdance winners
2007 Hotlanta Standard Ballroom winners

Irena Kaklamanova

Irena specializes in International Standard, and with her partner Slavyko Baylov achieved great success on the dance floor in competitions in the US and abroad.

She works well with couples and singles specializing in beginner through advanced International standard and International Latin styles of dance

Julia Ivleva

Specializing in International Standard, Julia and her partner Igor Litinov have consistently ranked highly in the US for the past several years. They have been finalists in all major US competitions, and have had success in international competitions as well. Some notable achievements include:

2006 Ohio Star Ball Showdance winners
2007 Hotlanta Standard Ballroom winners

Katia Kanevskaya

Partnering with Egor Abashkin, Katya was the US Amateur Standard Champion for several years until 2006. As an amateur, She and Egor represented the US at numerous international competions, reaching the finals at many of them. Currently Egor and Katya continue their success competing in the professional division, having reached the finals at the prestigious Blackpool competition in the Professional Rising Star Ballroom division, and reaching the finals at numerous nationals and international competitions.

Katusha Demidova 

Katusha is one of the top ranked International Ballroom dancers in the world today.

Among her impressive achievements, she is reigning 10-time Ballroom Champion in the United States, and a top 2 finisher in all international ballroom competitions danced since 2007 with her current partner Arunas Bizokas.

Katusha  Wilder

Katusha and her dance partner Russ Wilder are a current top 10-Dance couple representing the US. They specialize in both International Standard and Latin Styles.

Kerry Richardson

Kerry specializes in International Standard and is a successful Pro-Am teacher and competitor.

Luana Conte

Lukas Chockuba

Lukas and his parter Paulina Malinowska currently compete in Professional International Standard. They have achieved great results in dance competions both in the US and abroard, including a recent top 14 finish in the Rising Star Ballroom division at Blackpool in 2009.

Massimo Giorgianni and Alessia Manfredini

• 2001 European Professional Ballroom Champions
• 4 times World Show Dance Professional Champions
• World Amateur Standard Champions 1995 & 1996
• Finalists, all major international ballroom competitions including Blackpool, currently retired but coaching

Maurizio Vescovo

Maurizio Vescovo of Italy is one of the top International Latin dancers in the world today, having been a finalist at Blackpool and all major international competitions in the past year.

Mayo Alanen and Michelle Officer

You've seen them on Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, Americas Ballroom Challenge and The Academy Awards. You've enjoyed their performances in Mad Hot Ballroom and Disney's Enchanted. With several National and World Championship titles between them, Mayo and Michelle are proud to call Manhattan Ballroom their new home.

Michael Choi

Michael Choi currently dances with partner Rebecca Melton. As well as being an accomplished dancer in many street dances, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Hustle, and Argentine Tango, he is an I.S.T.D. Fellow and has trained many dancers for their professional exams.

Nick Novikov

Oksana Zolotarevskaya

• 2008 British National Professional Champion
• 2-Time Dutch National Professional Latin Champion
• 2-Time UK Professional Rising Star Latin Finalist
• 2008 International Professional Rising Star Latin Finalist
• 2003 United States National Mambo Champion

Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes is currently a world class coach and judge in International Standard. During his competitive years he achieved great success, having been a finalist in all major international ballroom competitions, and was the British National Champion, UK National Champion, and World Cup Champion.

Paulina Malinowska

Paulina and his parter Lukas Chockuba currently compete in Professional International Standard. They have achieved great results in dance competions both in the US and abroard, including a recent top 14 finish in the Rising Star Ballroom division at Blackpool in 2009.

Russ Wilder

Russ and his dance partner Katusha Wilder are a current top 10-Dance couple representing the US. They specialize in both International Standard and Latin Styles.

Tetylana Bilych

Thomas Papkala

Thomas currently dances in the Professional Standard division with partner Frantsiska Yordanova. They have achieved much success as a couple having recently taking first place in the 2009 Empire State Dancesport Championships in New York.

They have competed successfully on the international stage, and were finalists in 2009 in the Blackpool Professional Rising Star Ballroom Division.